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by slobin
Thu May 19, 2011 11:54 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Imposters play Tower Theatre, Upper Darby 19 May 2011
Replies: 42
Views: 37418

Re: Elvis/Imposters play Tower Theatre, Upper Darby 19 May 2

OK, so in order to get to the review you have to read through my story – but its about the kindness of Elvis fans, so hopefully you’ll appreciate. I’ve been in Philly for work this week, so I figured if my work ended in time I’d go buy a ticket to see Elvis again (saw the 2nd Oakland show.) Things w...
by slobin
Thu May 19, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Imposters play Tower Theatre, Upper Darby 19 May 2011
Replies: 42
Views: 37418

Re: Elvis/Imposters play Tower Theatre, Upper Darby 19 May 2

Another great show. A bit shorter than usual, and his voice got rough in the 2nd half. But the set list was prime, the audience was wild, and the band (Elvis included) was on fire. Hoover Factory! Pills and Soap! More later.
by slobin
Tue May 10, 2011 10:08 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Imposters, Oakland, CA, May 8/9 '11
Replies: 60
Views: 53740

Re: Elvis/Imposters, Oakland, CA, May 8/9 '11

Great show. My 10th (I think), and definitely one of the most fun. Some of the ones that Lieutzip missed: Heart of the City (pretty sure this was song #2) Green Shirt (first of the color songs) River in Reverse was actually This Wheel's On Fire -> RIR. A highlight. Strict Time Jimmie Standing ended ...
by slobin
Mon May 09, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Imposters, Oakland, CA, May 8/9 '11
Replies: 60
Views: 53740

Re: Elvis/Imposters, Oakland, CA, May 8/9 '11

Waiting for the show to start here in Oakland.
For your amusement, some changes to the wheel:
- 45 replaces Bedlam
- Deep Dark Truthful Mirror replaces You Tripped
- End of the World replaces Doll Rev
- Flutter replaces Josephine
by slobin
Sat Feb 05, 2011 3:26 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis Costello Announces The Return Of The Spectacular Spinn
Replies: 71
Views: 54361

Re: Elvis Costello Announces The Return Of The Spectacular S

Bummed that the bay area stop this time is at the Fox. That place has absolutely the worst sound of any venue I've ever been in. (Not that that'll stop me from going, mind you...)
by slobin
Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:57 am
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: Elvis Costello 4-18-84 Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA
Replies: 7
Views: 11900

Re: Elvis Costello 4-18-84 Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA

Any chance someone could re-seed this one on Dime? This is a fantastic show, but I've only heard it via an old cassette copy... definitely essential listening for Elvis fans.
Thanks!
by slobin
Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis playing Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Oct. 5 '08
Replies: 49
Views: 44670

Re: Elvis playing Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Oct. 5 '08

I've finally gotten around to posting a few of my pics from this show on Flickr - check them out at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thisyearsb ... 543777091/

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by slobin
Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:45 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis doing corporate show, San Fran,24 Sept. 08
Replies: 32
Views: 30406

Re: Elvis doing corporate show, San Fran,24 Sept. 08

Quick recap: Great show, played about 1 hr 20 minutes but it felt much more substantial than the Police gigs. No pause between songs - they managed to squeeze a lot in. Band was Imposters minus Steve plus Austin + John from Clover! Took them a few songs to get warmed up, but after that they were ver...
by slobin
Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis doing corporate show, San Fran,24 Sept. 08
Replies: 32
Views: 30406

Re: Elvis doing corporate show, San Fran,24 Sept. 08

I've managed to get myself a ticket for this through work - can't wait. For those in town, there seem to be some tickets available on Craigslist. The prices are coming down since I checked the other day. "Official" price (for conference attendees who want to bring a friend) is $350; they'r...
by slobin
Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Police ,Mountain View, CA 14 July '08
Replies: 7
Views: 7846

Re: Elvis/Police ,Mountain View, CA 14 July '08

Yeah, he was a little rough last night. Things started promising, and there were a few highlights - esp. Uncomplicated. It went downhill fast, though... by Alison, he could barely make any sound at all. Still, I'll take mediocre Elvis over The Police any day. That's no insult towards them - they wer...